A Growing Hub for East Coast Bays Browns Bay continues to strengthen its role as a vibrant and welcoming town centre for the East Coast Bays community. Over the past year, the area has experienced steady growth across hospitality, retail, health and fitness, automotive, and professional services. This diverse mix reinforces Browns Bay’s position as [...]
This year has flown by, and suddenly we're preparing for the festive season and summer months that show Browns Bay's town centre and beach at their very best. At our recent AGM, we presented the Browns Bay Business Association's refreshed Strategic Plan 2025 - 2029, along with a detailed action plan to guide the rollout [...]
Spring has burst into Browns Bay and the countdown to summer is officially on! Our seaside town is already buzzing with longer days, warmer weather and that unmistakable energy that comes with the season. And while we're soaking it all up, we've also got our sights firmly set on the festive season ahead, including two [...]
Winter in Browns Bay: A Time to Come Together We're now deep into winter and, in a seaside town like ours, it's something you can really feel. The sea air is brisk, the rain rolls in, and life naturally slows its pace. While the cooler months often bring fewer visitors and a quieter period for [...]
Autumn brought more changes to the town centre, including welcoming new businesses. Just Tech at 87-101 Clyde Road specialises in computer and mobile repairs and sells accessories. PNP Farms' Butchery purchased Browns Bay Butchery at 6 Inverness Road. Veggie Box, a fresh fruit and vegetables delivery service, moved into 751 Beach Road. Naila Beauty and [...]
How one local band is shredding the classics and amassing legions of fans worldwide. By Lizzie Brandon. The Jackson 5, The Corrs, The Osmonds, Kings of Leon, Sister Sledge, Bee Gees. Brother and sister acts have a fine pedigree in popular music. And now there's another name to add to that list of sibling successes: [...]
We have certainly had our fair share of new businesses opening in Browns Bay over the past year. They have been mainly eateries and services businesses such as beauty and hair salons. People ask "why is this?" and "why isn't there a larger retail presence?" Great questions that would take several pages to answer as [...]
"I thought you guys had closed." "What am I going to do about my Christmas Party booking now that you're going out of business?" When are you selling off your brewing equipment?" When Deep Creek Brewing Company went into liquidation in October 2023, there was a fair amount of confusion in the local community about [...]
As a longtime resident of Browns Bay, I have traditionally headed out of Auckland over the Christmas/New Year break to explore other parts of the country, but this year I stayed at home. I didn't feel any need to venture further afield to relax, unwind, and experience what I already have right here - great [...]
Browns Bay is here to help with your Christmas shopping. Make the most of our high street stores where business owners know their community inside out, and go the extra mile. Calm the rush of frantic Christmas shopping in our relaxed beachside environment where life happens, albeit in a healthier style. If you're not planning [...]
